Ardisia escallonioides
Dogberry, Island Marlberry
Other regional names: Marlberry
- Marlberry
Also known as: Ardisia escallonoides Schltdl. & Cham. +9 more
- Ardisia escallonoides Schltdl. & Cham.
- Ardisia paniculata (Nutt.) Sarg., 1922
- Ardisia pickeringia Torr. & A.Gray ex A.DC.
- Bladhia paniculata (Nutt.) Sudw.
- Bladhia paniculata (Nutt.) Sudw. ex Sarg.
- Cyrilla paniculata Nutt.
- Icacorea paniculata (Nutt.) Sudw.
- Pickeringia paniculata (Nutt.) Nutt.
- Tinus escallonioides (Schltdl. & Cham.) Kuntze
- Tinus pickeringia (Torr. & A.Gray ex A.DC.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Primulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Indigenous to North America and South America, Ardisia escallonioides (commonly known as Dogberry or Island Marlberry) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Primulaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Florida